How To Fix PE697 - Employee has the "day off," requirements assignment cannot be made

PE697 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PE - Shift Planning: Messages

• Message number: 697

• Message text: Employee has the "day off," requirements assignment cannot be made

What causes this issue?

The employee &V1& has a "day off" on this day. The working time must
first be adjusted to the requirements assignment.

System Response

How to fix this error?

If you still want to assign the employee to a requirements record for
this day, choose the "Adjust working time to requirements" option.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PE697 - Employee has the "day off," requirements assignment cannot be made ?

  The SAP error message PE697 indicates that an employee has a "day off," which prevents the assignment of requirements (such as work schedules, tasks, or shifts) for that particular day. This error typically arises in the context of time management or personnel administration within SAP, particularly when dealing with employee scheduling or attendance.
  
  Cause:
  
  Day Off Configuration: The employee is scheduled to have a day off, which is defined in their work schedule or time management settings.
  Absence Type: The employee may have an absence recorded (e.g., vacation, sick leave) that coincides with the date in question.
  Work Schedule Rules: The work schedule rules may not allow for assignments on days designated as off.
  Incorrect Date Selection: The date for which the assignment is being attempted may be incorrectly selected, leading to a conflict with the employee's scheduled time off.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Employee's Work Schedule: Review the employee's work schedule to confirm the days off. You can